Bad news for G.I. Joe fans (or, maybe not)

JoeyOhhhh · 08-23-04, 11:34 PM

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Season 2 consisted of 30 episodes which ran starting in 1986. This box set, as mentioned above, contains half the season. Previous releases of Season 1 Part 1 and Season 1 Part 2 have contained near 30 episodes each box set and have retailed for $59.99. The per episode cost for Season 2 Part 1 is roughly then double of what it was for parts 1 and 2 of Season 1. Another disturbing trend is that there is no mention of part 2 coming from Rhino on the packaging for Season 2 Part 1.

It was report over a month ago that Rhino was scaling back their release calendar for Sunbow and Hasbro licensed properties, with part 2 of Season 2 being “not a high priority” for release. Many believe that Rhino, a part of AOL / Time-Warner, is retaliating for Hasbro granting Paramount Home Entertainment a global license for their entertainment properties, including the Sunbow libraries when Rhino’s license expiries early next year. Hasbro representatives at the GI Joe Collectors Convention stated that fans would “eventually” get the second half of part 2, but no time frame was given.

Fans wishing to contact Rhino about the possibility of Season 2 Part 2 are encouraged to write or call to one of the following contacts:

Email:
drrhino@rhino.com

Rhino Customer Service:
1-800-546-3670

Post Office:
Rhino New Media
Attn: Mac Dunlop (or) Attn: Sunbow License
3400 West Olive Ave. 5th Floor
Burbank, California 91505

I think that this sucks. I knew something was fishy when Rhino wouldn't release the entire 30 episodes in one set.

Get Me Coffee · 08-23-04, 11:40 PM

Glad I never purchase part one. Waiting game now. Totally sucks

darkside · 08-23-04, 11:47 PM

Its one thing to be pissed at Hasbro, but why must they always take it out on the fans that buy this stuff.

I've only got Season 1 part 1 so far, but this is definitely a series I want to complete. Very sad if Rhino doesn't finish it out.

Dazed · 08-24-04, 12:47 AM

Oh well, one less tv on dvd set for me to buy. Talk about cutting off their nose to spite there face.

Think ill wait till its resolved before buying any of the seasons.

El-Kabong · 08-24-04, 02:14 AM

Well, doesn't that just suck? Oh well - I'm a "glass half full" kind of guy. While it would have been great to get the whole series, 3/4th of the series will suit me just fine. If Rhino never releases the remainder, it'll be sad - but I've got enough 80's toons to keep me going for a while now.

BlackClouds · 08-24-04, 02:38 AM

Good thing I didn't buy part 1...I'll play the waiting game from now on for this series.

fryinpan1 · 08-24-04, 09:35 AM

I just sent Rhino Customer Service an email. I doubt it will help, but it was worth a shot. Here is a copy of my email in case anyone else wants a form letter to send:

RE: G.I. Joe Season 2 Part 2

To whom it may concern,

I am disappointed to learn that you consider G.I. Joe Season 2 Part 2 being “not a high priority” for release. I have purchased all of the previous box sets and I would feel cheated if you did not complete the series.

Furthermore, I am displeased with your pricing of Season 2 Part 1. Previous releases of Season 1 Part 1 and Season 1 Part 2 have contained nearly 30 episodes and each box set has retailed for $59.99. The per episode cost for Season 2 Part 1 is roughly then double of what it was for parts 1 and 2 of Season 1.

Please release G.I. Joe Season 2 Part 2 in a timely manner. There is no reason to punish the fans of this series who have purchased previous releases.

Sincerely,

Mike Lowrey · 08-24-04, 09:45 AM

A direct phone number to Mack Dunlop is as follows:

1-800-546-3670

Whoops, that's the same number as above for customer service. But still, that'll getcha Mack's voicemail.

Maxflier · 08-24-04, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by Dazed

Think ill wait till its resolved before buying any of the seasons.

Same here.

trigun · 08-24-04, 11:23 AM

What is it with companies charging more and more for later seasons with less content?

I like the Joe but I'm going to wait on the sidelines as well.

fryinpan1 · 08-26-04, 02:22 PM

I got this reply from Rhino today:

Rhino Home Video is pleased that the release of G.I. Joe Season Two Part One has happened in the fourth quarter of 2004. Originally, this release was meant to be the entire second season, but due to production deadlines we were unable to secure enough bonus materials.

So, for our last deluxe boxed set of the series, Season Two Part Two, we want to do something extra special - as a thank you to the loyal fans who loved "G.I. Joe" and "Transformers" as children and have been so supportive of our efforts on DVD.

Details will be announced soon.

Rhino Home Video is no longer a part of AOL Time Warner, and our relationship with Hasbro remains as strong as ever. We wish them the best in their joint venture with Paramount in the children's DVD realm, while we continue with what we have always done best - packaging nostalgia and giving our customers the opportunity to relive an important part of their life, through music or filmed entertainment.

Sincerely,

Rhino Home Video

JoeyOhhhh · 08-26-04, 02:26 PM

Sounds good.

I emailed them a while back asking if it was possible if they could include the commercials that Sunbow animated for the comics and toys, but never got a response.

Hopefully those are the bonus materials they couldn't secure.

Mutley Hyde · 08-26-04, 02:26 PM

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Originally posted by fryinpan1
I got this reply from Rhino today:

Rhino Home Video is pleased that the release of G.I. Joe Season Two Part One has happened in the fourth quarter of 2004. Originally, this release was meant to be the entire second season, but due to production deadlines we were unable to secure enough bonus materials.

So, for our last deluxe boxed set of the series, Season Two Part Two, we want to do something extra special - as a thank you to the loyal fans who loved "G.I. Joe" and "Transformers" as children and have been so supportive of our efforts on DVD.

Details will be announced soon.

Rhino Home Video is no longer a part of AOL Time Warner, and our relationship with Hasbro remains as strong as ever. We wish them the best in their joint venture with Paramount in the children's DVD realm, while we continue with what we have always done best - packaging nostalgia and giving our customers the opportunity to relive an important part of their life, through music or filmed entertainment.

Sincerely,

Rhino Home Video

Damn them!!!

Oh wait, that's good, isn't it?

Maybe a thread title change is in order?

Mike Lowrey · 08-26-04, 06:50 PM

I used to love this show, but haven't seen it in ages. How has the animation aged? It seems like I saw a clip of a show on the internet a while back and it looked real cheesey.

But at the current time, I can't afford to buy these or the Transformer sets. I need to finish up the series I currently got going before I start on some new ones.

The Valeyard · 08-26-04, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by Mike Lowrey
I used to love this show, but haven't seen it in ages. How has the animation aged? It seems like I saw a clip of a show on the internet a while back and it looked real cheesey.

Was the clip one of these?

GI Joe

Husker · 08-27-04, 03:40 PM

I'm waiting on the Valor vs Venom movie coming out in Sept.

http://www.hasbro.com/gijoe/experien...dn/default.cfm

08-23-04, 11:40 PM	#2
Get Me Coffee DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NYC * See da name? Go get me some coffee... Posts: 4,665	Glad I never purchase part one. Waiting game now. Totally sucks __________________ Coffee has two virtues: it is wet and warm.

08-23-04, 11:47 PM	#3
darkside DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio Posts: 19,827	Its one thing to be pissed at Hasbro, but why must they always take it out on the fans that buy this stuff. I've only got Season 1 part 1 so far, but this is definitely a series I want to complete. Very sad if Rhino doesn't finish it out. __________________ DVDAF/DVD Profiler/Games Wii Code: 6061 0636 6661 8088 PSN & XBL: aagstn

08-24-04, 12:47 AM	#4
Dazed DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,424	Oh well, one less tv on dvd set for me to buy. Talk about cutting off their nose to spite there face. Think ill wait till its resolved before buying any of the seasons. __________________ Wii Code: 8920 9551 5065 1109

08-24-04, 09:35 AM	#7
fryinpan1 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: WV Posts: 3,178	I just sent Rhino Customer Service an email. I doubt it will help, but it was worth a shot. Here is a copy of my email in case anyone else wants a form letter to send: RE: G.I. Joe Season 2 Part 2 To whom it may concern, I am disappointed to learn that you consider G.I. Joe Season 2 Part 2 being “not a high priority” for release. I have purchased all of the previous box sets and I would feel cheated if you did not complete the series. Furthermore, I am displeased with your pricing of Season 2 Part 1. Previous releases of Season 1 Part 1 and Season 1 Part 2 have contained nearly 30 episodes and each box set has retailed for $59.99. The per episode cost for Season 2 Part 1 is roughly then double of what it was for parts 1 and 2 of Season 1. Please release G.I. Joe Season 2 Part 2 in a timely manner. There is no reason to punish the fans of this series who have purchased previous releases. Sincerely, __________________ My DVD/Blu-ray/HD DVD collection Danny

08-26-04, 02:22 PM	#11
fryinpan1 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: WV Posts: 3,178	I got this reply from Rhino today: Rhino Home Video is pleased that the release of G.I. Joe Season Two Part One has happened in the fourth quarter of 2004. Originally, this release was meant to be the entire second season, but due to production deadlines we were unable to secure enough bonus materials. So, for our last deluxe boxed set of the series, Season Two Part Two, we want to do something extra special - as a thank you to the loyal fans who loved "G.I. Joe" and "Transformers" as children and have been so supportive of our efforts on DVD. Details will be announced soon. Rhino Home Video is no longer a part of AOL Time Warner, and our relationship with Hasbro remains as strong as ever. We wish them the best in their joint venture with Paramount in the children's DVD realm, while we continue with what we have always done best - packaging nostalgia and giving our customers the opportunity to relive an important part of their life, through music or filmed entertainment. Sincerely, Rhino Home Video __________________ My DVD/Blu-ray/HD DVD collection Danny

08-24-04, 02:14 AM	#5
El-Kabong Suspended Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Flava-Country! Posts: 3,964	Well, doesn't that just suck? Oh well - I'm a "glass half full" kind of guy. While it would have been great to get the whole series, 3/4th of the series will suit me just fine. If Rhino never releases the remainder, it'll be sad - but I've got enough 80's toons to keep me going for a while now.

08-24-04, 02:38 AM	#6
BlackClouds Cool New Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 32	Good thing I didn't buy part 1...I'll play the waiting game from now on for this series.

08-24-04, 09:45 AM	#8
Mike Lowrey Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So. Illinois Posts: 3,019	A direct phone number to Mack Dunlop is as follows: 1-800-546-3670 Whoops, that's the same number as above for customer service. But still, that'll getcha Mack's voicemail.

08-24-04, 11:23 AM	#10
trigun Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 858	What is it with companies charging more and more for later seasons with less content? I like the Joe but I'm going to wait on the sidelines as well.

08-26-04, 02:26 PM	#12
JoeyOhhhh DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Unique New York Posts: 3,883	Sounds good. I emailed them a while back asking if it was possible if they could include the commercials that Sunbow animated for the comics and toys, but never got a response. Hopefully those are the bonus materials they couldn't secure. __________________ My DVD and HD DVD Collection Mabuse: What's shocking to me is that it's: a video..shot in bulgaria..involving a teenage girl..and several dogs...and she isn't sucking the dog's cocks. That's really an unexpected twist.

08-26-04, 06:50 PM	#14
Mike Lowrey Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: So. Illinois Posts: 3,019	I used to love this show, but haven't seen it in ages. How has the animation aged? It seems like I saw a clip of a show on the internet a while back and it looked real cheesey. But at the current time, I can't afford to buy these or the Transformer sets. I need to finish up the series I currently got going before I start on some new ones.

08-27-04, 03:40 PM	#16
Husker Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hades, Florida Posts: 89	I'm waiting on the Valor vs Venom movie coming out in Sept. http://www.hasbro.com/gijoe/experien...dn/default.cfm